LIVE! From the College of Charleston with Guest, Mayor of Charleston, William Cogswell Jr.

About this episode

Vincent and Joel discuss the future of Charleston with Mayor William Cogswell Jr. in front of a live audience.

Vincent and Joel sit down in front of a live audience of College of Charleston students to discuss the city of Charleston, the future of one of South Carolina's most important cities, and how to lead in the modern political climate. Hear the mayor discuss his family, his business, his history of public service, the shift of State Government to obtuse partisanship, and what it takes to lead a City like Charleston! Learn about the issues facing Charlestonians, affordable housing, the port...

People in this episode

Hosts: Vincent Sheheen, Joel Lourie

Guest: William Cogswell Jr.

Topics covered

• Charleston
• political leadership
• public service
• affordable housing
• partisanship

Keywords

• Charleston
• William Cogswell Jr.
• politics
• public service
• affordable housing
• College of Charleston

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: College of Charleston

Places: Charleston, South Carolina

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